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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.50, 23,096.22 and 3,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.50, 23,096.22 and 3,710.72 is: 5,566.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.50 : 23,096.22 = 3,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.50/23,096.22 = 3,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.50x = 23,096.22 × 3,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.50x = 85,703,649.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,703,649.30/15,397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.07

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